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these functions include the ability to set password policies, remotely wipe or

lock a mobile device, and control some device settings.

Synchronization Methods

In the old days, mobile devices were synchronized to a desktop (uphill, both

ways, in the snow!), using a specific type of synchronization software

provided with the device. Also, the type of data was typically limited to

contact information, but we liked it because it was all we had. Now, there are

newfangled ways you can sync device contacts, media files, and even apps.

You can also get updates and patches from the device manufacturer by

syncing your device.

With faster cellular and Wi-Fi networking technologies, you can skip the

desktop and sync even large amounts of data to the cloud. Each phone vendor

has its own cloud technology that can tie to your user account and store

personal data from your mobile device. Apple has iCloud, Microsoft has

OneDrive, and Google has Google Drive, as do some of the individual

manufacturers that make Android devices.

There are also independent cloud providers that enable you to store your

personal data, and even share it with others. Dropbox is a prime example of

this type of provider, although there are many others. Most cloud storage

services require you to set up security measures to protect your data, such as

requiring a user name and password for authentication. Some cloud providers

also allow you to encrypt data stored in their cloud.

Synchronizing your data to a personal computer (or laptop) has both

advantages and disadvantages. Some advantages of syncing to a personal

computer are that you can be in full control of storing and protecting your

own data, encrypted any way you choose, and can also move it to portable

storage in case you need a backup of it later. A disadvantage is that you must

be able to connect to your computer—a small problem if you can’t bring it

with you.

Syncing to the cloud also has its advantages and disadvantages. If you

have a good cellular or wireless signal, you can sync from anywhere. You do

have to be careful of syncing over insecure public wireless networks,

however, since there is a possibility that your data could be intercepted and

read over these insecure networks. Another disadvantage of syncing to the

cloud is that once your data is in the cloud, you no longer fully control it.

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